Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 17V-653 · 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-653 covers 8 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V653000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 GLA250 4Matic vehicles. The low beam headlight settings on these vehicles may deviate from the required specification, reducing the range of light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Reduced headlight range can affect visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA owns the affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the headlight adjustment, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017100009.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 12, 2016 to December 16, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.